Best Value Agricultural Business and Management Colleges in Texas

Texas A&M University-Kingsville delivers the lowest net cost at $10,204 annually, yet Texas Tech graduates earn the highest salaries at $46,321. This $36,117 earnings gap between top and bottom performers reflects the varying career trajectories available in agricultural business. Texas leads the nation in agricultural exports worth $7.5 billion annually, creating strong demand for business-minded agricultural professionals. The state's 247,000 farms and ranches need managers who understand both production and market dynamics. Public universities dominate the value equation, with net costs ranging from $10,204 to $20,924.

Programs

$10,204 – $33,531

Net Price Range

$42,071

Avg. Program Earnings

56.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Agricultural Business and Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas	$16,025	$46,087	$9,228	55.1%	84.6%
2	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$20,071	$46,321	$11,852	67.5%	67.3%
3	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$45,149	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
4	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$16,438	$33,993	$11,450	56.2%	87.7%
5	West Texas A & M University Canyon, Texas	$20,841	$41,937	$9,101	47.3%	91.6%
6	Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas	$20,261	$38,937	$7,878	51.2%	87.1%
7	Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas	$27,401		$42,380	60.2%	65.8%
8	Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas	$12,915		$8,319	40.7%	79.1%
9	Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas	$11,268		$10,026	45.9%	86.5%
10	Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, Texas	$25,910		$27,298	48.7%	81.6%
11	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$15,152		$10,600	51.7%	89.5%
12	Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas	$10,204		$9,892	45.6%	96.6%
13	Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	$33,531		$57,220	85.6%	56.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $36,117 earnings gap between the highest and lowest-paying programs?

Texas Tech graduates average $46,321 while Texas State graduates earn $33,993, reflecting differences in alumni networks, career services, and industry connections. Schools with stronger ties to agribusiness corporations and commodity trading firms typically produce higher-earning graduates.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs?

Texas A&M College Station achieves an 83.8% graduation rate despite a $20,924 net cost, while lower-cost options like Angelo State ($12,915) graduate only 40.7% of students. Higher investment often translates to better student support and completion rates.

Is there a significant difference between public and private program values?

Public universities offer superior value, with net costs averaging $16,467 compared to private schools reaching $33,531 at Texas Christian University. Most public programs maintain competitive graduate earnings while keeping debt levels manageable.

What makes Sam Houston State University stand out for agricultural business value?

Sam Houston combines a relatively low $16,025 net cost with the second-highest graduate earnings at $46,087. This creates an strong return on investment, with graduates earning nearly three times their annual program cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.